About this book

Academic & Scientific Poster Presentation provides a modern and comprehensive guide to the medium of conference poster presentation in the academic and scientific setting. Offering a first full history of conference posters, the author describes the theoretical issues involved in poster presentation, drawing from experiences of education, psychology, commercial advertising and other specialties. The author evaluates academic and scientific posters for their ability to maximize the potential for knowledge dissemination, networking and knowledge transfer, and offers a unique picture of how posters function within the modern conference setting.

From a practical perspective, Academic & Scientific Poster Presentation illustrates how visual and communication theory may be applied in the construction of both traditional paper and electronic posters, as well as offering guidance on how to address a wide range of compilation issues. Each chapter explores different considerations that are integral to successful poster presentation, and provides clear objectives that will help both novice and experienced readers achieve the full potential of their poster presentations.

With practical checklists on conference selection, poster assessment, and poster compilation, educators, employers and conference organizers may use Academic & Scientific Poster Presentation to guide how poster presentation can best be used in their activities and events.

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Biography

Nicholas Rowe is an educationalist, with trans-disciplinary interests in scientific communication and professional development. He is a dual fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and the Society for Education and Training, and has been researching posters and conferences since 2009. He has lectured internationally on the topic and published a range of related academic works. He now lives in Finnish Lapland.